PhD Occupational and Environmental Health at University of Iowa

Programme overview

A PhD in occupational and environmental health (OEH) is an advanced research degree that emphasizes depth of knowledge and original research skills. The degree is designed to develop leaders in environmental and occupational health research and practice. Students work with their faculty advisor to design a specialized curriculum of coursework and research projects in the following areas: agricultural safety and health, environmental health, environmental toxicology, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and occupational injury prevention.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Department: Occupational and Environmental Health | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in occupational and environmental health requires 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for professional and academic careers in environmental and occupational health. Graduates will be qualified for a career in a range of private, public, and academic positions; consulting firms; state and federal occupational and environmental agencies; chemical and consumer products areas; pharmaceutical industries; and universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must apply through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS); they also must apply for admission to the Graduate College through University of Iowa Admissions. For detailed application information and admission requirements, visit How to Apply to Occupational and Environmental Health on the department's website. The occupational and environmental health faculty takes several factors into consideration when evaluating applications for admission, including grade-point averages, letters of recommendation, intent and motivation for graduate study, and research interests. Students with deficiencies in one area may be admitted if all other components of their application are very strong. PhD applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25. Completion of a master's program before beginning PhD study is recommended.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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